Assistant Professor of Criminology and/or Sociology (Tenure Track)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Criminology and/or Sociology (Tenure Track)

Department
SOCIOLOGY

Position Number
F0947A1

Job Description

The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a 10-month tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We are seeking a criminologist or sociologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online) whose research addresses inequality, public policy, and social justice in the criminal justice system and its responses to crime and victimization; and/or those whose work explores the nexus of public health and criminal justice.

The successful candidate will teach existing courses in our undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Sociology, including research methods and a capstone research course, as well as contribute to our Ph.D. program in Criminology & Criminal Justice . Our Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice is a sociological criminology program that highlights social inequality and public policy in the study of crime and justice issues. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load consistent within other departments in the College of Arts & Letters, though there are opportunities for reduction.

Opportunities exist for the selected candidate to participate in ODU’s Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, School of Cybersecurity, and School of Public Health. The surrounding 14 localities and their criminal justice and social service agencies also offer tremendous opportunities for research and community engagement partnerships.

The Department has an accomplished, collaborative, and diverse faculty and student body committed to equality, social justice, and transformative policies and practices and the successful candidate will enrich this environment.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology. ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by August 2025 will also be considered.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Candidates must also have a demonstrated ability to conduct research, publish, and teach in criminology/criminal justice and a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of potential for grant writing success.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
09/30/2024

Application Review Date
10/14/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21128 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. A cover letter.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A Statement of Research Interests.
4. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
5. A Diversity Statement demonstrating how the candidate is committed to equality, social justice, and transformative policies and practices.
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
7. Contact information for 3 professional references.
   
   

Applications must be submitted by October 14, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jared Ellison at jellison@odu.edu .

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/al

About the Department

http://odu.edu/sociology